Specialty

Dr. inamdar specializes in the following:

Cardiac Electrophysiology

Sub-specialties: Cardiologist

Description

Cardiac electrophysiology is the science of evaluating heart rhythms and diagnosing and treating electrical activities in the heart. The field is considered a subspecialty of cardiology, and specialists in cardiac electrophysiology are known as a cardiac electrophysiologists or electrophysiologists. These doctors are trained to perform studies in arrhythmia (uneven heart beat) and surgically implant devices such as pacemakers and defibrillators to control heart rhythms.

Education

Dr. inamdar was educated at the following institutions:

Medical School Attended:

Not Available

Year of Graduation:

1999

Licensing

Dr. inamdar received medical licensing as follows:

Medical License:

Received in 2011

State Medical License:

Issued in the state of Arizona

Insurance

Dr. inamdar accepts insurance from these companies:

united healthcare

aetna

blue cross blue shield

coventry

humana

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Background

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Disciplinary Actions:

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Cardiac Electrophysiology
Articles

Cardiac electrophysiology is the study of the electrical system of the heart. It involves the diagnosis and treatment of many different abnormalities that result in changes in the heart’s rhythm, such as heartbeats that are too fast, slow or irregular, and that result in symptoms such as a racing heartbeat; heart palpitations; or fatigue, dizziness, fainting; and sudden cardiac arrest. Cardiac electrophysiology is a subspecialty of cardiology, and specialists in cardiac electrophysiology are known as cardiac electrophysiologists or electrophysiologists.

What are the differences between a cardiologist and an electrophysiologist?

A cardiologist is often called the “plumber” and the electrophysiologist is often called the “electrician” of the heart. Cardiologists focus on clotted arteries, whereas electrophysiologists specialize in rhythm disorders. Both are doctors of cardiology, but deal with different areas of the heart.

When would I see an electrophysiologist?

These heart specialists determine whether you’re at risk for sudden cardiac arrest or other cardiovascular diseases or arrhythmia.

Tests that may be performed to reach a diagnosis include:

Echocardiogram – A noninvasive, painless test in which sound waves are bounced off the heart with a device called a transducer, resulting in a video of the heart

Event recorder – A small, noninvasive device that records the heart’s electrical activity. Unlike Holter monitors, these aren’t continuous but instead monitor the heart whenever the patient feels the heart begin to beat irregularly. The doctor then evaluates the recording, which can be transmitted via phone to the physician.

Electrophysiology study– A procedure using local anesthetics to pass small catheters into the heart to record electrical activity. The doctor evaluates the speed and flow of electrical activity in the heart. This test evaluates rhythm problems and helps doctors detect problematic areas of the heart.

Radiofrequency ablation – This procedure involves the use of high-frequency radio waves to destroy (ablate) the abnormal tissue. In the heart’s electrical system, abnormalities can lead to troubling dysrhythmias and even sudden cardiac death. Successful radiofrequency ablation can minimize or eliminate the risk of these conditions.

What are the most common symptoms and conditions these heart specialists treat?

Cardiac arrhythmia – The heart has irregular or disrupted rhythm. There are numerous different types of these irregular rhythm conditions.

Heart palpitations – An unusual awareness of the heartbeat, such as a “skipped” or unusually strong heartbeat, or rapid or irregular heartbeats.

Racing heartbeat – A period of unusually fast heartbeats, or sensation of a “racing heart” as in moments of anxiety.

Sudden cardiac arrest – The heart suddenly stops beating, which usually causes death if not immediately treated.

Ventricular fibrillation – Uncoordinated contraction of the heart’s ventricles. It can’t be detected by palpitation or feeling the condition, but can be detected by electrocardiography.

Ventricular tachycardia – A fast heart rhythm in one of the heart’s ventricles that can be life threatening, as it may lead to asystole (flatline), ventricular fibrillation or sudden death.